Alp tablet is indicated for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders.
Alp tablet is indicated for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders.
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Alp has various uses, but most commonly, it is used to relax your mind. It functions as a tranquilizer and is commonly used for the treatment of anxiety. It affects the levels of neurotransmitters; chemicals that serve a role in communication in the brain. Alp relaxes your brain by altering the neurotransmitters- the chemicals in the brain. It works by facilitating and enhancing the binding of GABA- an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain to its receptors. Therefore, it slows down the hyperactivity of the brain.Alp Tablet Uses
You should know the risks and warnings of Alp to prevent its misuse. There are some specific circumstances under which the use of certain medications is contraindicated or considered dangerous. So if you are taking any medicine its always a good practice to familiarize yourself with its risks and warnings. The risks and warnings associated with Alp are: If you have had an allergic reaction with Alp or with any other benzodiazepine-like diazepam or bromazepam, please do not take it. Doing that may cause an allergic reaction that can be fatal. Always inform your healthcare provider about the documented allergies you have. Anaphylactic shock is a rare but severe allergic reaction, that if not treated at the right time, can be life-threatening. It shows the signs and symptoms such as hives, pale skin, labored breathing, itching, excessive salivation, feeling too warm, a weak and rapid pulse, nausea, vomiting, runny nose, sneezing, swollen lips and tongue, wheezing, dizziness, low blood pressure, and tingling hands, feet, mouth, or scalp. If you have any respiratory problems, you should use Alp with caution as it can worsen the condition. If you have a neuromuscular disease like myasthenia gravis, do not take Alp as it can worsen the condition. If your liver functioning is compromised, or you have liver failure, do not take Alp, as it may cause hepatic encephalopathy- a disease of the liver that affects the brain and its functioning. It is because your liver helps in the metabolism and excretion of drugs. When it does not work efficiently due to any disease, it can cause an accumulation of the drug in your body, leading to severe adverse effects. Older people should take Alp with caution or in lower doses, as they are more susceptible to its adverse effects. If you have sleep apnea, do not take Alp. When you take it, your mind and body get relaxed, due to which muscles of your throat also get relaxed. Those relaxed muscles eventually worsen sleep apnea by obstructing the respiratory tract. Please do not stop taking Alp abruptly because doing that can cause adverse effects. Your body can become dependent on it if you have been taking it for a long time. Therefore, abrupt withdrawal may show adverse effects. Generally, your healthcare provider will prescribe it for a short time due to its habit-forming tendency. If you want to stop taking it, decrease the dose slowly, and leave it gradually. Always consult with your healthcare provider before stopping it. Alprazolam may increase the pressure inside your eye, which can worsen narrow-angle glaucoma. Therefore, do not take it if you have glaucoma, as it can cause a vision-threatening condition.1. Hypersensitivity or allergy
2. Respiratory impairment
3. Neuromuscular disease
4. Liver failure
5. Elderly
6. Sleep apnea
7. Abrupt withdrawal
8. Narrow-angle glaucoma
Generally, people can tolerate Alp well. But it may show side effects like: If you have any of the above-mentioned side effects with the Alp tablet, please do not stop taking it on your own. Instead, consult with a healthcare provider. They can guide you about it.Alp Tablet Side Effects
Alp may interact with the following drugs and substances. A drug interaction does not mean you stop taking the medicine on your own. But you must tell your healthcare provider about it. To avoid drug interactions, you must give a complete history to the healthcare provider about other health conditions you have and the medicines you have been taking. At times, a dose adjustment can help prevent drug interaction. Please do not stop taking the medication on your own. Instead, inform your healthcare provider. They can guide you and make the changes in the prescription.
The optimal storage conditions for Alp tablet are: